Second-Hand Marketplace Aggregator

A search engine that aggregates second-hand marketplace listings from multiple platforms (like Poshmark, The RealReal, Depop) and monetizes through affiliate commissions on sales.

Key Points:

  • Core Product:

    • Search engine that scans multiple second-hand marketplaces
    • Users input desired products/brands
    • System sends text message alerts when matching items are found
    • Seamless connection to purchase through original marketplace
  • Revenue Model:

    • Takes commission cut from marketplaces on successful sales
    • Revenue challenge: Taking "a cut of a cut" means thin margins
    • Requires high volume to be profitable
  • Business Development:

    • Partnership deals with marketplaces for commission sharing
    • Currently focused on fashion/luxury goods marketplaces
    • Primarily targets female demographic based on marketplace demographics
  • Growth Strategy Needs:

    • Requires "second miracle" beyond initial traction
    • Potential paths:
      • Create own marketplace
      • Build own supply
      • Develop subscription model
      • Find additional revenue streams
  • Value Proposition:

    • Saves customers time from searching multiple platforms
    • Brings qualified buyers to marketplaces
    • Creates seamless discovery experience for second-hand goods
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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